Women and ACL Injuries

Did you know that women athletes are much more likely than men to experience an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury?  In fact, some experts say they are 10 times more likely than males. 
Scientists have long speculated that female hormones play a role in this and that there must be a particular phase of the cycle during which women were more [...]

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This site has moved

It is official. Avidityfitness.net is no longer going to be updated. The information that is here will remain. However, to see updated information you must now go to LeighPeele.com
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Researchers Say Exercise High Is Good for 12 Hours

Yes, Virginia, runner’s high is for real, and yes I said yes I will yes, the afterglow of exercise can last much longer than some other widely advertised afterglows. HealthDay reports that researchers at the University of Vermont have found…
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Around Workout Nutrition While Dieting – Q&A

Question: Should I continue with around workout nutrition while dieting?
Answer: Since summer time is approach and everyone (more or less) is dieting to look good at the pool, this is a question that comes up fairly often.  I’ll be honest that I spent years going around and around with this …
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Around Workout Nutrition While Dieting – Q&A

Question: Should I continue with around workout nutrition while dieting?
Answer: Since summer time is approach and everyone (more or less) is dieting to look good at the pool, this is a question that comes up fairly often.  I’ll be honest that I spent years going around and around with this …
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FDA Says Public Still Unaware of Tylenol Risks

Did someone say the FDA appears to be waking up from a long winter’s nap? Yes. Someone did, and now that the casual years are over, the agency has some questions about the safety of acetaminophen, the painkiller sold over…
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FDA Says People Unaware of Tylenol Risks

Did someone say the FDA appears to be waking up from a long winter’s nap? Yes. Someone did, and now that the casual years are over, the agency has some questions about the safety of acetaminophen, the painkiller sold over…
Original post by Art Jahnke

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Top 9 Must Have Gear for Your Fitness Lifestyle

Things you will NOT see listed here will include: a gym membership, expensive cardio equipment, heart rate monitors, weights (while are good for working out, we are focusing on more fitness based lifestyle), an Ipod, your cell phone, plasma TV, Wii, or supplements. What you will find are easy (and most inexpensive) ways to keep [...]

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Study: Cutting Carbs Slows Prostate Cancer

No, the study did not involve humans. But the prostate cancer-afflicted mice whose carbohydrate intake was restricted by researchers at Duke University’s Prostate Center lived 50 percent longer than their carbohydrate happy counterparts. Now researchers just have to figure out…
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I ramble about everything

In this latest podcast I think I talked about everything at least once.
http://mfammitsboel.com/
Hope you enjoy, here is a preview…
Question:
Hi Leigh,
Thank you for answering questions! I am losing fat just fine, however too much is coming from my breasts, not enough from my thighs and butt. Is there any way to address that ratio? I’d [...]

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